ADB 3rd party Track Testing

The recent amendment to FMVSS 108, enabling the use of Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) headlamps, marks a significant advancement in automotive lighting technology for the United States market. The final rule under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301, Motor Vehicle Safety, has created a critical need for accurate testing with appropriate equipment.

We are pleased to offer your company the opportunity to acquire the latest technology available in the photometric testing industry for this new ADB technology: our TDA-200 system. This complete turn-key solution is specifically designed to perform the track testing described in the rulemaking document, including all necessary components, equipment setup, and mounting options. We are proud to share that several leading OEMs across the USA have already invested in and deployed our TDA-200 systems for their ADB headlamp testing needs.

Alternatively, should you prefer to outsource your testing, Sapphire also offers expert track testing services utilizing our state-of-the-art equipment and technology, accurately designed for new ADB headlamps. We provide robust solutions for performing track testing with instant results and can work with your engineering/design team to offer test runs for R&D. Our testing team boasts thousands of hours running ADB test scenarios and is an active participant in the SAE J3288 task force. Sapphire is also a United States company, with our technical support and factory in Pineville, NC, and we provide year-round testing at a convenient location in the Carolinas.

Our team will provide a summary detailing our TDA-200 system and track testing capabilities. We believe our solutions, whether through equipment purchase or testing services, can significantly support your efforts in bringing compliant and innovative ADB headlamp technology to market.

We look forward to discussing how STS/Sapphire can best meet your specific needs.

Please feel free to call (+1-704-889-8080) or email (sales@sapphirests.com) with any questions or additional requirements you might have.

Lab & Testing

ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITED laboratory

Sapphire Technical Solutions is ISO/IEC 17025 accredited with full third-party testing capabilities. Our onsite lab testing standards and facilities meet the highest standard for precision instrumentation and testing. We offer our customers onsite calibration services for photometric systems, allowing minimal downtime. In addition to calibration services, STS has the ability for full photometric, radiometric and power efficiency testing.

At Sapphire, we are continually expanding our accreditations to meet our customers’ requirements. Currently, we are accredited for calibration.

View our A2LA scope of accreditation for calibration.

View our A2LA scope of accreditation for mechanical testing.

ACCREDITED to test PRODUCTS

We are accredited to test products for the following:

• Photometry – Intensity, Illuminance, Luminance, Total Luminous Flux, Retro-reflex

• Spectroradiometry – Radiant intensity, Irradiance, Radiance, Total Radiant Flux, Chromaticity, CCT

• Environmental – Corrosion, Impact, Abrasion, Chemical, Temperature/Humidity, Dust

Third Party Testing

With the recent release of FMVSS-108 ADB regulation, Sapphire is now providing 3rd party ADB track testing as well as ADB in lab testing. Contact our team today to discuss in more detail.

Sapphire Technical Solutions does primary testing to the requirements of FMVSS/CMVSS 108, UN-ECE, and SAE. We are capable of performing testing within the full list of parameters below for third party systems. If different parameters are necessary, contact our team today to discuss in more detail.

photometric Testing Parameters

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Calibrations

Offsite Calibrations

Our priority at Sapphire Technical Solutions is to provide exceptional customer service. When you plan to send equipment to us for calibration, we encourage you to call our Lab Manager to schedule the arrival of your equipment. This will help us provide the best turn around time possible.

System Alignments

As with any calibrations which may create down time of your equipment, we request that you work closely with our Lab Manager to minimize that time. Our Lab Manager will work to coordinate the calibration of the detectors and projector to coincide with the on-site visit to your facility to minimize down time as much as possible.

In addition to the on-site Angular Verification/ Calibration, STS offers System Alignment services. The System Alignment consists of the following: STS verifies/ sets the alignment of the goniophotometer to the detector(s)/ projector then performs the Angular Verification/Calibration.